Does this model is expensive?...

[lupanzer]

This Challenger 1, all made of gold plates, was given as a present to the Shah of Iran, by Vickers, the manufacturer of the tank.

Today it is in the Tank Museum in Bovington, England.

 

[Sherman 18]

The only thing I'm thinking is that we could melt it down, sell the gold and set up all the MA members with free kits for the campaigns for years hyeah

 

[Firesmacker]

Not to get all pedantic but if you read the placard it says that it was crafted by Vickers when they were commissioned to build the Shir 2 tank for Iran.

When the Shah ended up being overthrown, the project was developed as the Challenger 1 and the model was given to The Tank Museum. I did a bit of paraphrasing there.

That project is a bit like the U.S. Navy Kidd class destroyers. There were four that were built for Iran when the Shah was in power but he was overthrown before delivery so we just kept 'em. Probably kept their money too.

It is still very, very cool.

 

[reconron]

I'm with Jeff on this one! :laugh:


[sub]...but I wouldn't say no if someone would give it to me,for sure![/sub]

Thanks for sharing Luiz!


Greetings,Ron.

 

[Adam Baker]

Wow. Reminds me of the gold race car trophies given to Nascar Cup Series champions every year.

http://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/dunlap.htm

 

[moon puppy]

I wonder if you took that tank to a show if someone would question the accuracy of the armor plate and complain about the colors used...

Thanks for sharing this Luiz

 

[Barney]

Does Eduard make a PE set for it?

 

[nsmekanik]

Probably not, but for the prices they charge their sets those should be made out of gold too
:drinks

 

[Scrodes]

I just want to see someone weather it.

 

[Sherman 18]

I just want to see someone weather it.

 

[Barney]

Hmmmm... Maybe a wash of platinum?

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Guys it said on the placard underneath that it was plated in gold. Could very well be a resin model under there. Nothin like 18 karat resin. :hmmm

 

[Adam Baker]

Chances are its probably made of copper. And then the gold is plated on top of that.

 

[Barney]

Well, POOP! :angry:

You have just spoiled my Christmas! I was putting one on the list... Damn! Condemned again to socks and ugly neck ties.